WGL - Project Controls Specialist

AltaGas Ltd.•Springfield, VA

17h•$66,000 - $95,700

About The Position

The Project Controls Specialist ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and compliance of project documentation while supporting project teams with financial analysis, reporting, and planning. This role bridges data management and project performance, helping drive efficiency, reduce risk, and support informed decision-making across engineering and capital projects. You Will: Work with appropriate resources and end users to identify, design, test and implement new performance metrics and reports, and apply appropriate metrics for project control Monitor and analyze project financial performance to identify cost variances, assess current and emerging risks, and recommend strategies for risk mitigation, cost savings, and improved budgeting. Collaborate with Project Managers by providing actionable insights that enhance financial planning, forecasting accuracy, and overall project efficiency. Prepare and maintain dashboards and status reports that summarize project performance, risks, and key metrics for leadership and project teams. Provide key data to multiple Project Managers to update project status and impact on overall portfolio (e.g. timelines, budget, resources, delays) Facilitate better project/resource coordination by providing visibility into construction timelines, resource allocation, and milestone tracking. Support budget planning for both annual and long-range capital programs. General maintenance of relevant department Copperleaf portfolios/investments to assist with budget planning Data Control & Management Oversee project closeout workflows including completed project documentation collection processes and performs quality control reviews on as-built drawings, Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete (TVC) compliant records, job jackets, and equipment/project books to ensure completeness and accuracy. Coordinate with appropriate departments to update relevant records, documentation, databases, and GIS systems reflecting the most current as-built conditions. Develop and/or maintain digital platforms for storing and retrieving facility, pipeline, and operational records, drawings, and standards (engineering and O&M) Maintain/update to current versions: records, drawings, and plans on the SharePoint platform Assemble and maintain equipment and project files for facilities Serve as custodian of key drawings and documents released to other internal or external parties for updates and ensure completed electronic files are properly returned and final versions are appropriately stored. Manage updates to emergency response plans and ensure current versions are available in designated databases. Maintain records related to land purchases, easements, leases, and license agreements in the corporate records system for capital projects. Conduct research and compile documents, drawings, and data related to WGL facilities, equipment, and land records to support engineering and compliance functions.

Requirements

Bachelor‘s degree in Business, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, Construction Management related field with 2+ years experience (preferred) or High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D with 5+ years related experience in project management (planning/scheduling/controls functions) and engineering/or construction management practices required.
Document controls background preferred.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, SQL, Project, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Data management software (i.e. PowerBI) Preferred.
Familiarity with WebExtender or OpenGrid and ArcGIS/ESRI a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively by oral and written methods in English.
Ability to organize, manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities.

Nice To Haves

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.
Data management software (i.e. PowerBI) Preferred.
Familiarity with WebExtender or OpenGrid and ArcGIS/ESRI a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with appropriate resources and end users to identify, design, test and implement new performance metrics and reports, and apply appropriate metrics for project control
Monitor and analyze project financial performance to identify cost variances, assess current and emerging risks, and recommend strategies for risk mitigation, cost savings, and improved budgeting.
Collaborate with Project Managers by providing actionable insights that enhance financial planning, forecasting accuracy, and overall project efficiency.
Prepare and maintain dashboards and status reports that summarize project performance, risks, and key metrics for leadership and project teams.
Provide key data to multiple Project Managers to update project status and impact on overall portfolio (e.g. timelines, budget, resources, delays)
Facilitate better project/resource coordination by providing visibility into construction timelines, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
Support budget planning for both annual and long-range capital programs.
General maintenance of relevant department Copperleaf portfolios/investments to assist with budget planning
Oversee project closeout workflows including completed project documentation collection processes and performs quality control reviews on as-built drawings, Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete (TVC) compliant records, job jackets, and equipment/project books to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Coordinate with appropriate departments to update relevant records, documentation, databases, and GIS systems reflecting the most current as-built conditions.
Develop and/or maintain digital platforms for storing and retrieving facility, pipeline, and operational records, drawings, and standards (engineering and O&M)
Maintain/update to current versions: records, drawings, and plans on the SharePoint platform
Assemble and maintain equipment and project files for facilities
Serve as custodian of key drawings and documents released to other internal or external parties for updates and ensure completed electronic files are properly returned and final versions are appropriately stored.
Manage updates to emergency response plans and ensure current versions are available in designated databases.
Maintain records related to land purchases, easements, leases, and license agreements in the corporate records system for capital projects.
Conduct research and compile documents, drawings, and data related to WGL facilities, equipment, and land records to support engineering and compliance functions.